Calling Attention to Glaucoma
Glaucoma is often called the “sneak thief of sight” because it has no symptoms, just quietly robs people of their vision. This month is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and we turn the spotlight on this condition. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, more than 4 million Americans – and almost 70 million people worldwide – […]
Yoga for the Eyes
If you think about it, we don’t really move our eyes all that much. We look at the computer screen, the TV or books and magazines. Aside from the slight left-to-right movement of reading, our eyes are well, couch potatoes. You can practice some eye exercises that can strengthen your eye muscles. Called simply “eye […]
Eating for Eye Health
In a previous post, we talked about the correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of age-related vision problems. Since then, we found this great blog called MoreThanCarrots.com, written by optometrist and natural foods chef Dr. Hilla Abel. Check it out for great tips and recipes on eating for your eyes.
Eat Your Carrots and Your Spinach
Sure, our moms told us to eat our carrots so we’d have healthy eyes, but as adults we don’t always think about how good nutrition impacts our vision. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), studies show a strong correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or cataracts, the two […]